For those who are
ready to change
—but unsure how?
Transforming
Organizations
from Within
"We need to change." Most executives agree.
But what’s often unclear is how to lead that change—and how to bring others with you.
We speak daily with HR leaders, strategy officers, and innovation heads from large Japanese and global organizations. The challenges are often the same:
・Teams are stuck in survival mode.
・Silos prevent real collaboration.
・Everyone is waiting for someone else to take the first step.
In today's rapidly evolving business landscape, recognizing the need for transformation is only the first step. The real challenge lies in executing meaningful change that resonates throughout the organization. BENTOBOX offers a structured yet flexible approach to drive internal transformation, aligning global strategies with the unique dynamics of the Japanese market.
Why BENTOBOX?
"Radical collaboration" from Silicon Valley
BentoBox modules distill 25 years of experience from SYPartners, a leading creative consultancy based in Silicon Valley. Founded by Keith Yamashita who worked closely with Steve Jobs at Apple, SYPartners has been recognized by The Wall Street Journal, Fast Company, and Fortune for its unique, human-centered approach, applied to both business and social challenges.
Notable clients have included Google, Facebook, Starbucks, General Electric, and IBM.
These fondly, because we are in Japan, became known affectionately as “BentoBoxes”.They are these compact, nutritious for the brain, sets of work to do; and each BentoBox is a major moment in an innovation process.Over the span of nearly a year we built these modules, these BentoBoxes, and worked side-by-side with Japanese and global companies doing business in Japan to ensure their effectiveness to help teams empower themselves to solve some of their toughest problems and also actually create new opportunity.
“Given all of the changes going on in the world,we need new ways to work, to collaborate, to innovate.” “Our unique innovation curriculum can unleash creativity, build skills, deepen relationships, and transform the way we work together.”
— Keith Yamashita
What makes BentoBox unique
1. Naturally Cultivating Psychological Safety
▶ From “hard to talk about” to “already being shared.”
BENTOBOX is meticulously designed—from the sequence of questions, to the language used on cards, to the intentional use of silence. It begins with "safe" questions that gradually create an environment of trust and psychological safety. This foundation is essential for leadership development and culture transformation.
2. Deep, Authentic Dialogue in Intimate, In-Person Settings
▶ Not surface-level discussion, but genuine, heartfelt dialogue.
Each session is held with 4 to 8 participants, enabling repeated, in-depth dialogue. This setting illuminates personal values, emotions, and perspectives that often remain hidden in conventional meetings. Hierarchical boundaries fade, making way for meaningful relationships rooted in mutual understanding.
3. No Facilitator Required – Fully Self-Guided
▶ Designed for internal adoption to build a culture of continuous transformation.
BENTOBOX enables participants to lead conversations themselves—without relying on external facilitators or trainers. This structure empowers organizations to foster intrinsic change from within, and to cultivate sustainable team growth through habitual, transformative dialogue.
4. Modular Design Adaptable to Strategy and Organizational Needs
▶ Tailor the questions to align with your current challenges and goals.
With 12 thematic modules—including Future Visioning, Trust Building, and Defining Strengths—BENTOBOX can be flexibly configured based on your business phase, strategic intent, or team composition. It’s a powerful tool for integrating dialogue-driven transformation into HR strategy and business planning.
5. Hands-On Thinking That Leads to Real Insights
▶ Insights that feel personal and resonate—because they’re discovered, not taught.
Through tactile, collaborative activities that visualize thought processes and invite emotional alignment, BENTOBOX delivers a learning experience that goes beyond knowledge—it leaves a lasting impression. Participants walk away not just changed in theory, but in practice.
6. Dialogue Designed to Drive Tangible Outcomes
▶ Every conversation leads to meaningful, forward-moving results.
Each module is crafted to ensure that something valuable remains after the session—whether that’s a shared vision, clarified intent, or concrete next steps. The result is not just dialogue, but momentum toward collective decisions and action.
Transformation begins with a powerful question.
Across organizations that have adopted BENTOBOX, we’ve seen a clear shift:
“New conversations emerged. Teams started moving.”
This is the kind of momentum that purposeful dialogue can create.
If you're curious to learn more, we’re happy to send you our introduction pack—
complete with case studies highlighting real impact within global organizations.
